Category: Economy
The Pot Game Is Just Getting Started
A lot of Canadians are ready for legalisation of recreational pot. They expect the industry to be worth several billion dollars. That’s nice. But it’s small potatoes. The real prize is in the US.
Is It Really Made in America?
There is nothing the average American loves more than the idea of making cars in America. It’s seductive. But under the hood, we see a different story.
Concert in a Dying Town…
As we take a trip to provincial France and observe the relics of a fallen empire, let’s think about what the past can teach us about credit and debt.
More Debt Won’t Make America Great Again
Trump believes that the way to make America great again is for the feds to borrow even more money. But what are the consequences of doing this?
How Trump Turns on The Fed
Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell are at odds with each other. They want different things. What does this mean for the US economy?
How Much Is Trust Worth in a Company?
What should you look for in tech stocks? Should you look at revenue growth? Profitability? Maybe looking at the addressable market is a good idea?
Why Trump Wasn’t Invited to McCain’s Funeral
Even in death, McCain continues to cast his lofty shadow over Trump. However, symbolism aside, here’s the real reason why the two men have been at odds.
‘Stool Pigeons’ Turn on Trump
One by one, Trump’s closest allies are turning on him. And what’s worse is that the US economy is looking shakier than ever. How bad can things get?
Trump’s War with the Fed
Trump seems to be at war with everyone. But right now, his main adversary is the Federal Reserve, which has defied Trump by raising interest rates.
How the Deep State Impeaches Trump
Trump believes he’s invulnerable and nothing can touch him. But it all depends on the economy. Here’s what could happen if it goes sour.
What the Humble Coho Salmon Can Teach Us
The economic cycle starts with rapid growth — a bull run. That’s what we’ve been experiencing in New Zealand for over a decade.
How Bill Clinton’s Fed Twisted the Economy
Trump is at odds with the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates. But, really, this is an old problem that first started with Clinton and Greenspan.
Everything Is Going Digital in China
In many respects, China is far more digital than the West. Their ecommerce industry is just as big, and potentially more important.
Do MPs Deserve $296,007 Per Year?
MPs make $175,000-plus. Is it deserved? On one hand, many MPs make huge sacrifices to serve in a public capacity. But as a question of economics, should our politicians earn what they earn?
With Tears in Their Eyes, They Fired…
Have you heard of Michel Ney? He was a soldier who fought during the Napoleonic Wars. This is a fascinating portrait of how he lived and how he died.